In this episode of Small Business School, Staci Millard is live from High Vibe Women to sit down with entrepreneur Lexi Miles Corrin (founder of Wax On, a national beauty brand with 25+ locations) to unpack the real journey behind building, scaling, and exiting a business. From spotting a gap in the market to navigating rapid growth, near-bankruptcy moments, and ultimately selling her company, Lexi shares the unfiltered lessons most entrepreneurs never hear. This conversation dives deep into leadership, mindset, culture, and why every business owner should be thinking about their exit—starting now.

Key topics covered:

How identifying a simple gap in the market can turn into a national brand
Why customer experience is the #1 driver of business growth
The real reason most businesses struggle to scale (and how to fix it)
How to build a strong, values-driven company culture that actually sticks
The importance of iteration and why your first model won’t be your final one
A simple but powerful 15-minute daily habit that can transform your business
The truth about scaling too fast and the costly mistakes to avoid
Why every entrepreneur should plan their exit strategy early
How to know when you’re ready to raise capital (and when you’re not)
The mindset shifts required to grow as a leader at every stage

Set aside 15 minutes today and take one action you’ve been putting off whether it’s reaching out to a connection, refining your offer, or mapping your next move. Small, consistent steps create big results.

Connect with Lexi:

Instagram: @leximilescorrin

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.